A multiple poetry slam winner, workshop facilitator and guest at poetry nights and festivals across the UK – he has published two poetry collections with Flapjack Press, ‘A Poet Called Dave’ (2015) and ‘In Orbit, Back Soon’ (2021), performed at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the World Taekwondo Championships at Manchester Arena in May 2019, televised live on BT Sport and through his facilitator work in prisons, schools and community groups, he continues to connect people to poetry.
“One of the authentic voices of Manchester. Can be funny, sincere and compassionate in one fell swoop.” – Dr Jo Bell, former Director National Poetry Day
“Unpretentious, unflinching and undeniably one of the best spoken word performers in the country right now.” – Rob Steventon, host of Punk in Drublic Spoken Word & Comedy